StudyQA — Master: Criminal Justice — Wolaita Sodo University

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Washington State Universitys online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program emphasizes theoretically based applied research for criminal justice professionals, those seeking to enter the field, and students interested in learning about criminal justice policy, institutions, and how society addresses crime and public safety.

Youll learn the nature and causes of crime, the administration and processes related to police, courts and corrections agencies. You will also learn how to design and conduct evaluative research, apply for grants, and prepare and present research reports for actual criminal justice agencies.

After earning your degree you will be prepared to critically analyze criminal justice policies, evaluate reforms, apply for grants, and take your career to the next level.

The online program
WSUs online criminal justice masters courses are taught by the same award-winning criminal justice faculty who teach on the physical campus. These faculty members lend their expertise to a broad range of government agencies and nongovernmental groups. Their practical experience enriches their courses and prepares graduates for workplace success.

When you graduate, your WSU diploma will be respected both nationally and internationally. Youll also become part of the Cougar Nation, giving you access to a worldwide network of alumni, many of whom hold top posts in criminal justice agencies.
Besides receiving an exceptional education, students enrolled in the Global Campus can also participate in activities and events similar to those offered on a physical WSU campus through the Global Connections program. These include cultural events, online career fairs, and webinars showcasing the knowledge of our faculty.

The program requires 27 graded credits, as well as 4 directed study credits related to the development and defense of the writing portfolio.
Criminal Justice Required Core Courses
(15 semester credits)
* Crm J 520 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
* Crm J 522 Introductory Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice
* Crm J 530 Criminal Justice: Processes and Institutions
* Crm J 540 Seminar in Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation
* Crm J 555 Seminar in Criminological Theory

Institutional Courses
(6 credits minimum)
* Crm J 541 Seminar in Corrections
* Crm J 560 Prosecution and Adjudication
* Crm J 570 Police and Society

Electives
(6 credits minimum)
* Crm J 510 Leadership in Criminal Justice
* Crm J 511 Criminal Justice Management
* Crm J 512 Juvenile Justice
* Crm J 531 - Drugs, Addiction, and Crime
* Crm J 542 Community Corrections

Preliminary Schedule
Fall 2013
* Crm J 510 Leadership in Criminal Justice

* Crm J 520 Research Methods in Criminal Justice
* Crm J 530 Criminal Justice: Processes and Institutions
* Crm J 702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study

Spring 2014
* Crm J 511 Criminal Justice Management
* Crm J 522 Introductory Quantitative Methods in Criminal Justice
* Crm J 555 Seminar in Criminological Theory
* Crm J 702 Master's Special Problems, Directed Study

Minimum GPA: 3.0A complete application, including $75 application fee.A letter of intent and introduction, outlining areas of interest in Criminal Justice, career objectives, and any academic or professional experiences that recommend you as an applicant.Three original letters of recommendation from persons qualified to speak to your academic qualifications and potential.Official copies of transcripts (including all colleges or universities from which you have earned or expect to earn a degree, and all colleges or universities at which you have taken graduate level course work; transcripts for coursework taken at Washington State University are not required). Official transcripts are those mailed directly from the registrar of the institution(s) you attended. An official copy of your GRE scores sent to our department. Scores must be less than five years old. The department will consider waiving the GRE requirement for applicants with five or more years of experience in the criminal justice field. Official TOEFL score (for international applicants).